Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

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    Principal Investigator:
    Matthew Barr
  • For 300 years, the fishermen of Sneads Ferry, N.C., have practiced sustainable, small- scale commercial fishing, passing on the traditional lore of the sea from generation to generation. In the early 21st century, imported farm-raised shrimp, skyrocketing coastal development, and complex regulations threatened to push many fishermen to the brink of disaster. Wild Caught captures the wisdom and resilience of an extraordinary community.

Interviewee Sort ascending Collection Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Rich Carpenter Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Rich Carpenter, biologist for the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Ray Swaney, Sr. Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Ray Sweney, veteran fisherman

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Ray Swaney, Jr. Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Ray Swaney, Jr., son of fisherman and a high school teacher

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Paul Huie Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Paul Huie, Jr., fisherman and clammer

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Patricia Huie Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Patricia Huie, Collections Manager, Onslow County Museum

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Nancy Edens Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Nancy Sneads, activist for fishermen and promoter of "Wild Caught" shrimp

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Nancy Edens Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Nancy Edens in 2003.  Nancy is an activist for fishermen and promoter of "Wild Caught" shrimp.

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Murray Guthrie Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Murray Guthrie, longtime community member of Sneads Ferry

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Mogie Norris Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Mogie Norris, veteran shrimper

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Michael Voiland Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Michael Voiland, former Executive Director, North Carolina Sea Grant

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project